CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,304 km
4,538 miles
SOE
Souanke
Congo
Distance
7,304 km
4,538 mi / 3,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
269°
west

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CMB SOE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Souanke Airport
IATA Code CMB SOE
ICAO Code VCBI FCOS
City Colombo Souanke
Country Sri Lanka Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 30 ft 1,722 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 2.070000, 14.130000

Colombo (CMB) to Souanke (SOE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Souanke Airport (SOE) in Souanke, Congo is 7,304 kilometers (4,538 miles / 3,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in Colombo, it's 18:39 in Souanke. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,692 feet between the two airports. Souanke Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Souanke (SOE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Souanke Airport (SOE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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